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Ynys Affalon

At Red Kite Tree Tents

Newbridge-on-Wye, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales LD2 3SG

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  • Sleeps 2 (max 2 adults, 2 children)
  • George Clarkes Amazing Spaces
  • Electricity
  • Beds Provided
  • Bed Linen Provided
  • Towels Provided
Unique glamping pod hanging in the canopy of a private forest, making the ultimate Welsh off-grid escape.
  • Completely private with its own outdoor kitchen and shower
  • Equipped with foam mattresses and a cosy wood-burning stove
  • Perfect for creating, wildlife-watching or a digital-detox

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Located off grid, deep in Mid Wales and set among tall trees, suspended like a pendant from a web of ropes in a remote rural location north of the Brecon Beacons. It’s very well-located if you like long countryside walks through forests and valleys. The regions are punctuated by mountains and hills. The coast drive through the peaks to Aberystwyth on the west coast is recommended. For local shops and other amenities be sure to stop at Newbridge-on-Wye. Llandrindod Wells is worth a visit for it spa and museums. A former resort in Victorian times it has retained its look and much of its heritage.
There is also a camping cool box for convenience.
There are no sockets in the tent, please bring a battery pack. We provide eggs, butter, milk, ginger beer and marshmallows, if you arrive before 9pm you can pick these up at the local Newbridge post office.
Back to ground level you will find a fire pit and a timber clad enclosed open air electric shower. You will also find the enclosed WC.

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About Red Kite Tree Tents

An innovative tent-cum-tree-house that offers both a unique camping experience and a wonderful location

One Forest - Two TreeTents. New this season is the startling red “Dragon's Egg” tree tent complete with a hand painted dragon frieze and hidden in our own magical Red Kite woodland. Approached by its own fairy bridge with two sweeping wooden decks you should bring your own copy of Midsummer Night's Dream to declaim if that's your thang. Ynys Affalon, the classic original, featured on George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, a rich verdant green orb, with opulent purple interior,  named for the Isle of Avalon in Arthurian legend. She remains welcoming and intimate, cradled like a barque in the breeze and is approached from the north part of the estate with her own bridge.

Above the lusty shout of a vibrant  stream can be heard the harmonious Welsh dawn chorus. Twitchers paradise, aesthetically rich, green and pleasant makes for an extra special romantic experience, nestled in the canopy. Outdoor cooking, baked bananas, sitting by the fire pit. What's not to enjoy? Piece de resistance under construction for the brave at Dragon's Egg  is the new logbridge-short-cut to the glampaloo. You may see Red Kites and buzzards and owls and hares and lots besides. You are located near the Brecon Beacons, Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells. Making it perfect for long countryside walks through forests and valleys, mountain biking, fishing canoeing and just hangin'.  You can even invite your friends and keep it private by booking them into the gorgeous Red Kite Barn onl moments away. Contact bookings@chillderness.co.uk or 07951957067.

Glamping Site Facilities

Inside the tree tent there is a log burner, dimmable lights, a double bed and prices include everything from tea towels and bath towels to bedding. There are logs for the fire and a welcome hamper when you arrive. Outside there are chairs and a table on the raised deck, plus a WC hut in the woods and an hot outdoor shower. Campfires and BBQs are allowed in the fire pit provided and there is a camping gas stove and a cool box for use.

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Features & Facilities

Inside the tree tent there is a log burner, dimmable lights, a double bed and prices include everything from tea towels and bath towels to bedding. There are logs for the fire and a welcome hamper when you arrive. Outside there are chairs and a table on the raised deck, plus a WC hut in the woods and an hot outdoor shower. Campfires and BBQs are allowed in the fire pit provided and there is a camping gas stove and a cool box for use.

Activities

Though you may easily see them around, the best place to watch red kites close up is at Gigrin Farm Feeding Station (01597 810243) near Rhayader. It's just under 12 miles from the campsite and is excellent both for seeing the birds and learning a bit more about them and the success of their breeding in Wales. The dams and reservoirs of the Elan Estate (01597 810880) are situated within an AONB a half hours drive from the site. As you approach the town of Rhayader you will see the road signs to The Elan Valley Reservoirs. Visit the coffee shop that's open seven days a week (10am–5.30pm) and take a scenic walk around the breathtaking dam. Try out some wild swimming at Pen-doll Rocks, Builth Wells: a lovely stretch of the Wye just outside Builth Wells with a variety of flat rocks and wooden planks that connect them and fairly easy access to the water - Just 7 miles from the site.

Visit Henryhd Waterfall, the highest fall in South Wales located in the Brecon Beacons. For Sea, beach and dunes Try Borth, just north of Aberystwyth on Wales’ western shoreline. Heading north along the coastline through Borth itself until you come to the Dyfi National Nature Reserve. Great sand dunes to explore, with beach and water on each side. You can park up on the beach itself (£2 charge) and watch kite surfers and horses alongside ice cream vans and paddling children.

Food & Drink

Its a long but pleasant 3 mile walk down the lane to the oldest pub in Powys, The Red Lion (01597 860204) at Llanafan-fawr, where there are real ales on tap and hearty meals on the menu. Nothing fancy but a real pub atmosphere – Wednesday night is the one for steak and wine! Be warned, it does close for a short while after lunch service and reopens in the evening. 4 miles away at Newbridge-on-Wye, next to the New Inn (and owned by the pub landlord; 01597 860211), is a rare breeds butcher shop. They have rather random opening times but if the pub is open (which it is at lunch and dinner Mon–Thurs and Sunday, all day Fri and Saturday) then ask at the bar and they will open the shop for you.

Directions

The  Red Kite Tree Tents are located on the splendidly remote Red Kite Estate 4 miles from a village called Newbridge-on-Wye which is complete with well furnished post office for seriously spiffy ginger beer, blackcurrant cordial and other  Famous Five essentials [bacon, milk, fruit , cakes, and even wine sssh George] near Builth Wells and Llanafan-fawr. You will be sent an e- guide  once you've made your booking, which includes full detailed directions from Newbridge-on-Wye. When you do leave the main road  do remember that the single track path does go on for quite a bit, so don't give up – you'll be on the right track and the views are wonderful so enjoy! If you arrive at  the very local  pub , The Red Lion (01597 860204), during opening hours,  you have probably gone too far but Alan the landlord should be able to direct you back ( particularly if you buy a pint). You can eat there till 9pm, honest pub food.

Transport

A car is strongly recommended as Powys is one of the most underpopulated counties in the UK, and  public transport sparse. Hardy hikers and travellers could, we suppose,  head to Llandrindod Wells train station, then take a pre reserved taxi ride to the Tree Tent. It's approximately 10 miles but anything is possible.

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